Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Rochester, New York
Rochester General Hospital

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Rochester, New York
Start Date: March 3, 2026
Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5 to 1:7
• Unit Size: 26 beds
• Patient Population: Post PCI, pacemakers, AICDs, post MI, cardiac pharmacological interventions
• Charting System: EPIC required
• Locals accepted only if residing more than 75 miles away
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Qualifications

• License: Must have a valid New York RN license in hand (no exceptions)
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required as per unit description
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response including:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Use of Rapid Response and Code teams
• IV therapy and phlebotomy: Peripheral line care and management
• Respiratory care: Nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks, non-invasive airway management
• Adherence to isolation precautions

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Tertiary Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 528
• Scrub Color: Navy and white combinations allowed

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification and foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
• Various certifications and competencies as required by unit and profession (e.g., medication/pharmacology competency exam, color blindness testing)
• Health requirements to be completed within 5 days of contract signing, including but not limited to:

  • Physical exam (within 1 year)
  • Fit mask test (annual)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
  • Immunizations or titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Drug screening within 30 days of start
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season
  • Snellen eye exam (within 1 year)
• References and employment verification required for travel agency compliance
• State-specific requirements such as NYS Nurse Aide Registry (if applicable), criminal background fingerprinting, sex offender registry check, and Medicaid exclusion list checks

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing the contract.
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required.
• Candidates will receive facility-specific modules and must complete pre-employment compliance attestations.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of MS/Telemetry experience, holding a current New York RN license, who is comfortable working day shifts in a tertiary care setting with cardiac patient populations. Prior travel experience is not required.